Fluid intake and bladder and bowel function

Nurs Times. 2006 Mar;102(12):55-6, 59.

Abstract

Rachel Gilbert discusses the importance of adequate fluid intake for bladder and bowel health and the nurse's role in assessing and managing fluid balance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Beverages
  • Caffeine / administration & dosage
  • Coffee
  • Drinking*
  • Fruit
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / nursing*
  • Intestinal Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Nursing Assessment / methods
  • Plants, Medicinal
  • Urination Disorders / nursing*
  • Urination Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance*

Substances

  • Coffee
  • Caffeine